BRIDGEWATER, J.
Sophia S. Johnson appeals her conviction of first degree felony murder for the death of her mother in-law, Marlyne Johnson. We hold that the trial court improperly removed a juror from the jury and that the bailiff had improper ex parte communications with the jury during deliberations. Because the issue of interception and recording communications under RCW 9.73.090 and .130 may arise in a new trial, we address it and hold that the record supported...
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